Maureen Blanquisco is the 2022 Bikini Olympia champion. The athlete headed into the last callout of the Finals of the division, facing off with familiar faces in former champions Jennifer Dorie (2021) and Ashley Kaltwasser (2013-2015), as well as Jourdanne Lee. By the end of the evening, Blanquisco prevailed and had her first Bikini Olympia title within her…
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Hadi Choopan is the winner of the 2022 Mr. Olympia. After a dynamite overall performance from all the top Men’s Open contenders in Las Vegas, NV, Choopan captured his first career Mr. Olympia title. Choopan had been on the doorstep of bodybuilding’s ultimate greatness for some time, finishing in at least the top four in each of the…
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After a round of pre-judging, the 2022 Men’s Physique competitors stepped onto the Las Vegas, NV stage to determine whether three-time champion Brandon Hendrickson would become the second man to win a fourth Olympia title. Ultimately, Erin Banks interrupted the Hendrickson reign and capitalized after debuting on an Olympia stage in 2021. 2022 Men’s Physique Olympia Results These…
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Saturday’s Olympia prejudging on Dec. 17, 2022, saw three-time reigning champion Chris Bumstead in pole position to capture another Classic Physique division title. Ultimately, he only really faced resistance from challenger Ramon Rocha Queiroz, as the two were the last athletes standing in Las Vegas, NV. In the end, to no one’s surprise, Bumstead won the 2022 Classic…
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The final night of the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest is wrapping up after a pair of exciting rounds. Dec. 16-17, in Las Vegas, NV, will see more than 200 competitors across four separate divisions following up from the previous day’s pre-judging round. The Mr. Olympia, Men’s Physique, Classic Physique, and Bikini divisions are each topped with defending champions…
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When it comes to developing an upper body that looks great and performs even better, the best coaches in powerlifting, strongman/strongwoman, weightlifting, bodybuilding, and sports performance all agree on one thing: a strong upper back is a must-have. While it may not be as impressive-looking as strapping plates around your waist and doing pull-ups until the cows come…
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